> I like the idea of a footpump. Does anyone besides me get cramps in my legs and feet when trying to operate a foot pump in a kayak? This is the question I wanted to ask too. Is a foot pump operated by a gas pedal type mechanism or does it push like a hand pump? I assume a pedal type because there's not much room for leg movement the other way. I was trying to imagine operating a pedal for 10-15 minutes (or more?) in emptying a cockpit and I swear my achilles tendon and calf started to ache. I assume you can switch feet. How much of your foot can you get on the pedal? The long February discussion on foot pumps can be found at http://csisler.com/Kayaks/PaddleWise/KayakEquipment/FootPumps.htm Lot's of good information and I'll be adding Greg's informative post to that. GRO was listed as a supplier but I don't recall seeing any other sources in the US. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed May 12 1999 - 06:34:03 PDT
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